• Cooking for Dummies Series: Gnocchi

    Gnocchi? What’s that? That’s what I often hear when I decide to make gnocchi. I discovered this dish when I went on holiday to Italy this summer and I decided to recreate it. It’s a wonderful Italian dish, with the gnocchi itself being a small potato that is similar...
  • Cooking for Dummies Series: Easy Recipes for Rusty Chefs

    Never had experience cooking for yourself? Feeling a bit rusty after a summer of Mum or Dad cooking dinner? Or just have half-baked ideas when it comes to cooking? Fear not! A few of the contributors from Impact have you covered. It all boils down to having a few...
  • How To Survive Halls Food

    Worried about the food in catered halls? Fear not, there are many benefits to not having to cook for yourself in your first year at university; it’s easier to budget, saves your time and doesn’t require treks to Aldi and back every week. There are many tricks to making...
  • Italian Afternoon Tea @ Veeno

    Nestled in Nottingham’s famous Lace Market, Italian wine café chain Veeno has recently launched its own version of the classic English Afternoon Tea, including a selection of focaccia, meats and cheese, chocolate cake, lemon cake and scones with mascarpone and strawberry jam. Introduced in Britain in 1840 by Anna,...
  • Impact Food: Turtle Bay

    Turtle Bay, located in Nottingham’s Cornerhouse, offers a vast range of delicious authentic Caribbean food, alongside a wonderful drinks menu. The central location of this Turtle Bay is easily accessible, with several bus stops nearby, and despite the restaurant being nearby to a main road, there is no noise...
  • Vegan and Gluten Free Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe

    We all know how annoying it is when you or someone you know has a dietary requirement. Some of you might also know that most store-bought gluten-free cakes have the taste and texture of cardboard. This cake contains no gluten, no dairy and can be made nut-free, so no...
  • Recipe: Chicken and Chorizo Jambalaya

    Originating from Louisiana, this smokey and sumptuous dish is easily adaptable for different dietary requirements (see variations), making it ideal for feeding housemates and guests alike. Not only is it healthy and comforting, it is all cooked in one pan! Perfect if, like every student I have ever met,...